Li Yuanzhao walked out of the tent quickly.
Seeing that the three thousand Jinyiwei had gathered and were full of fighting spirit, he couldn't help but nod.
"Help me onto the horse."
Zhao Lie stepped forward silently and pushed Li Yuanzhao onto the horse.
It wasn't that he was too weak, it was just that the heavy armor was so heavy that it took two ordinary soldiers to get on the horse.
If ordinary soldiers were not the Jinyiwei, a group of big beasts, and they used to lift heavy weights like they usually do in training, they would probably have the same performance.
After mounting his horse, Li Yuanzhao shouted, "Who was out scouting just now? How long will it take for the enemy army to get here?"
One of the Jinyiwei replied loudly: "I am the one who is out there to scout. According to my estimation, the enemy will be here in about half an hour."
Li Yuanzhao nodded, looked around, and said, "Follow me to a high place to wait for the enemy."
.....
Wutu was in a depressed mood and led his troops in front.
The morale of the soldiers behind him also fell to the bottom.
A great defeat, an unprecedented defeat, happened to him, and the speed of the defeat was beyond imagination.
It was really hard to accept that they broke into Dajing with great momentum, but were beaten back at an even faster speed.
Fortunately, the enemy began to advance deeper into the grassland, and with the remaining troops, they still had the strength to fight.
These days, the Jin army has been fighting guerrilla warfare frantically against Dajing's army.
But the hateful thing is that the enemy army gathers together and almost never march separately.
Once their cavalry forms a battle formation and starts charging at them, those powerful and unpredictable weapons will once again show their power on the battlefield.
Wutu felt angry and powerless.
This is not a crime of war! If it weren't for those weird things, no matter how many troops Jingguo had, they might not be his opponent. These soft goods still dare not confront him head-on.
But no matter how much he cursed in his heart, it was just helpless rage, after all, the enemy would not actively cooperate.
Now he was leading the only remaining heavy cavalry and other cavalry, and supplies were running low.
If nothing unexpected happens, there should be a tribe not far ahead. Go and find some supplies and then turn back to fight against Jing’s army!
The opponent's powerful weapon is being used less and less frequently, and it must be almost exhausted.
In addition, as they went deep into the grassland, logistical supplies were bound to become a problem.
As long as we continue to drag it out, there may be a chance for counterattack.
Wutu was already extremely tired, but he still forced himself to be more alert when he thought of this.
He is the chosen one, the first legendary figure in the history of the grassland to rule over all tribes.
He is the emperor!
From a tribal warrior, he has risen step by step to his current position. He has successfully overcome every setback, and this time is no exception!
Thinking of this, Wutu drew out his long sword, pointed it straight at the sky, and shouted behind him: "Soldiers, cheer up! The enemy has already penetrated deep into the heart of the grassland, and their supplies will be greatly depleted. In three days, it will be time for our army to counterattack."
"I swear to heaven that I will lead you back into Guannei, slaughter everyone in Jing State, and avenge the dead soldiers of the Great Jin!"
The Jin soldiers behind him were also extremely tired, hungry and exhausted.
However, seeing that His Majesty was so energetic and full of fighting spirit, everyone was encouraged.
They all responded in unison.
After boosting morale again, the large army continued to march forward.
As time went by, tents began to appear before everyone's eyes.
There was a flash of joy in Wutu's eyes.
Finally found it, but seeing that this scattered tribe is not large in size, it can only be a temporary solution. I will take a short rest here and continue searching.
The soldiers behind him were also very excited... They didn't need to eat dry food here. Although it wouldn't fill them up, at least they could drink some broth.
Everyone continued to move forward, and soon Wutu realized something was wrong.
There are a lot of hoof prints on the ground... Judging from the number, they don't seem to be from this tribe.
The guards on both sides have begun to ask loudly if there is anyone there.
Seeing no one answering, he began to rush into each tent to search.
Soon, a group of tied-up herdsmen were brought to the front of the army.
Wutu narrowed his eyes and asked, "What happened here?"
Seeing that it was one of their own, the herdsmen were overjoyed. Seeing that Wutu was wearing the most luxurious armor, they hurriedly said, "General! Enemies from Jing State have come here and robbed our livestock. Please avenge us."
Wutu's heart skipped a beat.
That's impossible! In order to prevent cavalry harassment, their main force has been concentrated together all this time. Now they have divided their forces and penetrated deep into this place?
"How many people are there? When did they rob you? Where did you go?"
The herdsman thought for a moment and said hesitantly, "About two to three thousand people. They left not long ago. I heard that they were heading in that direction."
The herdsman stretched out his hand and pointed into the distance.
Wutu followed the direction of his finger and looked at the hoof prints on the ground again.
Why did they divide their forces when they were marching step by step? Why didn't they kill people after they plundered the tribe?
These questions kept flashing through Wutu's mind.
"If any of the Jing army appears, follow me to chase them!"
It must be a small force. A large force is not that fast and cannot appear here. Now he has 20,000 soldiers and 10,000 heavy cavalry. It won't be a problem to fight against a few thousand people!
......
Li Yuanzhao was bored and biting a piece of dry grass while standing in a long row on a slightly higher ground with a group of Jinyiwei.
The Jinyiwei looked seriously in the direction they came from.
Li Yuanzhao observed the situation and said loudly, "If the enemy is coming, keep your distance from them. When I give the order, throw out the grenades as much as you can. Be careful when lighting them. Only throw one grenade at a time when I give the order. If they come to flank us, adjust your formation in time."
"There are 20,000 to 30,000 people on the other side. Everyone, be alert. Otherwise, you can imagine the consequences. Try your best to stay alive!"
Everyone agreed loudly, and Li Yuanzhao patted the three grenades on his waist.
He had tried this thing in Taoyuan County, and it was almost the same as what Mo Xiaohu said, very powerful.
Throw it into a crowd of people and blow them up instantly!
But it’s a pity that we didn’t find higher terrain. If we threw it too close, it would easily hurt friendly forces by mistake.
"Oh, if only we had a shovel, we could dig a ditch and throw grenades into the ditch. Wouldn't it be much safer and more secure? We can also avoid the enemy's arrows." Li Yuanzhao said regretfully.
Zhao Lie at the side could not help but laugh: "Your Highness, how can you bring a shovel to a war? It's only useful for digging holes, what a burden."
"Tsk... That's true, but what if we sharpen the blade of the shovel? It can be used for shoveling and chopping, and if we can turn the handle into a musket, wouldn't it be a good weapon?"
"Huh? It seems to be true. Your Highness, that's a great idea!" Zhao Lie said admiringly.
Li Yuanzhao was feeling proud when suddenly there was a cloud of dust in front of him. He quickly picked up the telescope to check.
The smoke and dust were still sweeping in, and in front of them was the Jin army wearing heavy iron armor.
"All troops on alert, the enemy is attacking!!"
The enemy on the opposite side is getting closer and closer.
Li Yuanzhao held the telescope tightly, and suddenly a look of joy came over him. He shouted excitedly, "It's Wutu!"
"Well done! Brothers, get ready. It's time for us to make military achievements!"
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